How to find cheap flights to Hakodate Airport (HKD)
Right now, $465 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Hakodate Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to HKD for $1,032.
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About five months in advance is a great time to book tickets to Hakodate, where Hakodate Airport is located. That's the general recommendation for locking in the lowest prices.
Click on the 'Add nearby airports' filter and expand your search for cheap flights to Hakodate. This will list all the airports around your departure and arrival points.
If you aren't in a rush to travel to Hakodate, consider going the long way round. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Hakodate Airport if you book a flight with one or more stops.
Best time to go to Hakodate
You can usually board the cheapest flight to Hakodate in October.
If your travel dates are flexible, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. You'll be able to find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to HKD.
Fly to Hakodate in June if you prefer to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to HKD, but also when fares are typically more expensive.
April is the quietest period of the year to visit if you're after a slower pace. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Hakodate then.
The weather can make or break a trip, so consider the type of conditions you prefer to get away in. Hakodate is warmest in August, with averages of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Ranging from -5ºC (23ºF) to 2ºC (36ºF), February is when temperatures are lowest.
Want to avoid grey skies? April is the driest month in Hakodate, averaging six days of rain.
Expect more rain if you're visiting in December, which gets around 12 days of wet weather.
Flying to Hakodate Airport (HKD): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Hakodate Airport, these leading airlines make reaching Hakodate easy:
If you want to travel with the most punctual carrier, book your HKD plane ticket with ANA (All Nippon Airways). Up to 76% of its flights into this airport land according to schedule.
Your flight will touch down in the UTC+9 timezone at HKD.
Be tucked up in bed shortly after your flight to HKD. Book a room at one of these stays close to Hakodate Airport and you'll be snoozing in no time:
Get your adventure started in no time with a car hire in HKD. Line up your ride with Rakuten, Nissan Rent a Car or Times and explore the lesser-explored corners of Hakodate.
Hakodate Airport has an on-time rating of 63%, which tells you how often flights get to their destination without delay. This can be handy to know if you're catching a tight connecting flight or have somewhere to be not long after landing.
Getting to central Hakodate from Hakodate Airport (HKD)
HKD is located about 8 kilometres from central Hakodate.
Once you've touched down from your flight to HKD, expect a drive to the centre of around 15 minutes.
Your hotel should feel like part of the trip, not just a place to sleep. Here are a few favourites that travellers keep coming back to in Hakodate:
Hakodate highlights
These top attractions should be on your must-do list after hopping off your flight to Hakodate:
Ono River Cherry Blossom Avenue: A classic spot to begin your tour of the city, this landmark is located around 0.80 kilometres south-west of the city centre.
Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden: You'll discover this park roughly 3 kilometres south-east of the centre. It offers a nice change of pace while exploring Hakodate.
Goryokaku Tower: This also makes for a worthwhile detour. A memorable landmark, it's around 0.16 kilometres north of the heart of Hakodate.
How to get to Muroran from Hakodate Airport (HKD)
Off to the nearby city of Muroran? It's about 193 kilometres from HKD. Give yourself around 2 hours 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling from Hakodate Airport (HKD) to Mutsu
Mutsu is around 64 kilometres from Hakodate Airport if your trip takes you in that direction.
The drive time to Mutsu is roughly 3 hours 40 minutes.
Explore more of Japan
There's a whole lot more to experience in Japan, starting with Sapporo. Fushimi Inari Shrine, Hokkaido Shrine and Ganso Sapporo Ramen Street are must-do's in this city, which is about 153 kilometres north of Hakodate. New Chitose Airport (CTS) is the closest airport in Sapporo.
Asahikawa is another standout destination in Japan and is roughly 257 kilometres north-east of Hakodate. Zero in on some of the best places like Mount Asahi, Asahiyama Zoo and Zenko-ji Temple. Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) takes care of most arrivals into this city.
Or make your way to Akita, about 241 kilometres south of Hakodate. Arayasakura Park, Kozakura Gaiku Park and Ninomaru Square are just a taste of what's waiting. You can get here by flying into Akita Airport (AXT).
